It was beautiful – I was serenaded in Italian while on a sunset gondola ride through the canals of Naples! This is Naples Island in Long Beach, California. Gondola Getaway has a small fleet of authentic gondolas. Some are made for a romantic ride for 2 and others are large enough to hold a group […]
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Shopping on Retro Row in Long Beach 🛍️
Looking to stroll back in time and do a little shopping? Head to Retro Row in Long Beach! Retro Row is on 4th Street between Cherry Avenue and Junipero. Lola’s Mexican Cuisine is on one and and Portfolio Coffeehouse is on the other. In between are secondhand stores and shops that sell new items with […]
Long Beach Marriott 🏨
The Long Beach Marriott is close to the runways at Long Beach Airport, but it felt like I was far, far away. This hotel is more like a resort than just a place to sleep while waiting for a flight. I spent several days here and loved it. The hotel itself is beautiful and service was exceptional during […]
Harbor Breeze Cruise – Long Beach, California 🐬
A harbor cruise is a great way to relax and enjoy beautiful views of Long Beach and the Pacific Ocean. Harbor Breeze Cruises offers a variety of whale watching and harbor tours daily. I went on a private media tour, so my cruise was similar to, but not exactly the same as their public tours. […]
3 Fabulous Days in Carmel by The Sea
Have you been to Carmel by The Sea? I’ve been to this quaint coastal town several times. Each time I visit, I fall in love with it even more! The village of Carmel by the Sea is small, just a little over a square mile. They have a clear vision for the character of the city and […]